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Painted Daisy 'Rainbow Mix'
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Painted Daisy 'Rainbow Mix'

Chrysanthemum carinatum
Glorious rings of color in bands encircle the sturdy daisy petals atop glossy, bright green, almost succulent cut foliage. Bright colors of yellow, pink, salmon, bronze and maroon display the strength of pattern and color of an 1880s William Morris fabric. This cooler season annual is an excellent cut flower, lasting long in the vase with flowers up to 3" across.
SKU #S1626
$3.25
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
175
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Hardy Annual
Mature Size
1.5-3' h x 1.5' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Mix of orange, purple, pink, red, salmon, white, and yellow
Features
Scented Leaves
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/16"
Sprout Time:
14-28 days
Seed To Bloom:
10-12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow in containers 6 weeks before last frost. Keep at 65-70°F until germination occurs, then lower to 50-65°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow in early spring or fall in mild winter areas (zones 8-10).
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
At last frost date.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Painted daisy 'Rainbow Mix's blooms in bright carnival colors add a riot of color to sunny borders. Corraled to rows in the cutting garden, they are harvested for long-lasting cut flowers all summer. Avoid wet soils, the plant requires moisture, but needs very good drainage. Pinch plants back when they reach about 6" tall to encourage a bushy, well-branched habit. Deadhead for continued bloom. Self-sows.
Final Spacing:
1'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
1" per week
Soil pH:
Not particular about pH.
Fertilizer:
If soil is poor, mix in a few inches of compost prior to planting.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems. Tarnished plant bug may damage buds leading to a broken flower shape, so use organic insecticides to treat if damage is noticed.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest when flowers 3/4 to fully open.
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